Senior Ranger
- Join the fastest-growing 'Family Friendly City' in the NT!
- Ongoing opportunity- Level 6 ($92,266.52-$96,723.97+ Super)
- Six weeks annual leave plus a wide range of employee benefits
About us
City of Palmerston is the Northern Territory’s youngest city and is located 20 kilometres south-east of the Northern Territory’s capital Darwin. It has a population of approx. 41,000 and is currently undergoing a significant period of infrastructure growth and development.
City of Palmerston (CoP) is “A Place for People”. We place people at the centre of all that we do and deliver, by providing excellent services to our community.
Our Commitment to You and Our Customers
At CoP we value
- Teamwork
- Commitment and Accountability
- Sustainability and Self-Sufficient
- Quality Resources
- A culture of Continuous improvement
In addition to our focus on culture, values, and behaviours, we embed our Customer Service Charter in everything we do both internally and externally. The pillars of our Customer Service Charter are:
- Make it easy for customer
- Perform with pride
- Listen, learn and act
- Evaluate and improve
About the Role
The Senior Ranger is responsible for providing guidance, mentoring, and support to rangers in their job requirements. The role is operational, undertakes complex investigations, and contributes to the positive delivery of animal management, animal education, and encourages voluntary compliance with Council By-Laws and regulations within the community.
The Senior Ranger provides guidance, training and support to the operational requirements of regulatory services that contribute to the delivery of the City of Palmerston's Community Plan including:
- Training and mentoring of Rangers
- Parking enforcement
- Community education and engagement activities
- Stakeholder relationships
- Animal management
About you
- Minimum 4 years’ experience as a Ranger or similar regulatory/law enforcement experience and hold or be willing to obtain a Certificate IV in Local Government (Ranger Services).
- Demonstrated experience in interpretation and application of legislation and regulations.
- Demonstrated ability in the guidance, mentoring and training of staff.
- High level of investigatory experience, which can include statement taking, offender interviews, evidence collection, and preparation of prosecution briefs, and undertaking the more complex investigations and make recommendations of enforcement actions to the Coordinator and Manager.
- Proven ability to competently manage difficult situations and people.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a high level of customer service skills.
- Physical ability to lift and handle large dogs & equipment and to apprehend stray dogs under difficult conditions.
- Sound administrative skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Proven ability to assist and support in preparing briefs for prosecution.
- Competent animal handling skills with experience relevant to the handling of dogs and cats.
- Hold a Senior First Aid Certificate and Ochre Card or be able to obtain upon commencement.
- Hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or can obtain is desirable.
What we can offer you:
- Attractive salary
- Relocation Allowance
- Generous leave entitlements including 6 weeks annual leave
- 15 days personal leave
- Additional superannuation contributions matched to 2%
At City of Palmerston we embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
To view a copy of the position description and to 'Apply' please see below.
Before the City of Palmerston’s employment offer is confirmed, successful applicants must provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia, hold a Class C Drivers Licence, provide copies of relevant qualifications, and undergo a criminal history check. Some roles may require successful applicants to attend a medical examination, participate in a psychometric assessment, hold a Working with Children clearance and/or hold a White Card.
Applications Close: Wednesday, 14 May 2025
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